| Term | Definition |
|---|
| slope | how steep something is |
| hatch marks/loops | a depression or an indication of decreased elevation |
| large scale map | a section of a map that is highly magnified |
| contour interval | the amount/height between two contour lines |
| landform | a natural feature found on the Earth's surface (plains, mountains, plateus) |
| relief | the difference between the highest and lowest point |
| elevation | how high a point is above sea level |
| contour lines | lines that show elevation, relief and slope on a topographic map |
| V-shape contour lines | crook of V points to a higher elevation |
| topographic map | a map that shows all surface features of an area |
| index contour | every 5th contour line that is darkened and wider |
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